The players on the field, with few involved in both the third Test in South Africa and this first ODI, weren’t bothered.

“I haven’t spoken to the (other guys) but there wasn’t any talk of copping too much stick out there, which is nice,” Paine said.

The result probably had something to do with it.

Paine won the toss and elected to bat in perfect conditions only for his side’s batting woes to resurface once again as they were dismissed for just 214 in 47 overs.

Despite the hugely under-par total, a rookie Australia bowling attack did their best to force what would have been a stunning victory but England reached their target with six overs to spare finishing at 7-218.

“Ball-tampering sandpaper, anyone?” Eight staff members spent two full days in their office cutting up these for today’s match and are handing them out at Vauxhall. pic.twitter.com/cyb3tBPJRs